UNESCO travel guides

Plan your gassho-zukuri farmhouse stay with our expert guide. Learn how to book, what to expect at a traditional minshuku, and the best villages to visit.

Plan the perfect Shirakawa-go itinerary with our guide to day trips, transport from Nagoya or Takayama, must-see farmhouses, and seasonal travel tips.

Plan your visit to the Gassho-zukuri Minkaen with our guide to the 26 historic farmhouses, admission fees, transport tips, and the best time to see Shirakawa-go.

Plan your visit to Myozenji Temple in Shirakawa-go. Discover its unique Gassho-zukuri architecture, museum exhibits, and essential tips for a perfect trip.

Plan your trip to Ogimachi Village with our guide to Shirakawa-go. Includes bus schedules, gassho-zukuri house tours, minshuku stays, and essential etiquette.

Plan your visit to the Shiroyama Viewpoint (Ogimachi Castle Site) with our guide to shuttle buses, hiking routes, photography tips, and local history.

Plan your visit to Wada House (Wada-ke) in Shirakawa-go. Discover the history of this UNESCO site, entry fees, silk farming exhibits, and 10 essential tips for visitors.

Plan your trip from Osaka to Koyasan with our detailed 1-day itinerary, transport guide from Namba or KIX, and tips on the Nankai World Heritage Pass.

Discover Okunoin, Japan's largest cemetery. Learn about Kobo Daishi's eternal meditation, the Torodo Hall of lamps, night tours, and essential visitor etiquette.

Plan your visit to Koyasan's Daimon Gate with our guide to the Nio statues, sunset views, transport via Nankai Koya Line, and temple lodging tips.

Plan your visit to Kongobu-ji with our expert guide. Discover the Banryutei Rock Garden, temple etiquette, fees, and how to reach Koyasan's most sacred site.

Plan your visit to the Tokugawa Mausoleums in Nikko, Shizuoka, and Koyasan. Includes hours, fees, transport tips, and the best ryokans for your stay.